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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online 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 lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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