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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners 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 subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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