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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily 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 numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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