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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students 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 quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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