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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not 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 issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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