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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free 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 quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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