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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually 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 many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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