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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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