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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily 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 online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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