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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners 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 numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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