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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students 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 many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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