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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free 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 a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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