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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly 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 a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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