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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students 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 numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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