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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not 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 numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

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