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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students 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 numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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