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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free 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 many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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