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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always 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 issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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