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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly 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 many topics that online education organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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