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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not 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 topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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