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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly 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 numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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