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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students 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 many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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