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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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