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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners 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 a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

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