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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open 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 a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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