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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily 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 many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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