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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are 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 many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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