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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always 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 issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

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