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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally 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 several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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