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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students 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 lot of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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