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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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