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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally 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 several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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