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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are customarily 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 lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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