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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students 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 quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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