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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly 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 a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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