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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners 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 several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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