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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners 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 quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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