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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently 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 many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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