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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not 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 lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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