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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students 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 a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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