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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free 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 topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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