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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students 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 lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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