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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily 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 several issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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