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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners 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 quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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