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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly 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 are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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