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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not 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 online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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