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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners 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 numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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