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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always 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 many subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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