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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students 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 issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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