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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always 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 issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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