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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always 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 several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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