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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free 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 subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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