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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily 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 numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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