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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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