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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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