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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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