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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not 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 a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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