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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always 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 many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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