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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally 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 quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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