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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have enabled humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are 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 a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

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