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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily 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 several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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