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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally 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 many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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