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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. 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 learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

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