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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are typically free for students 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 a lot of issues that elearning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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