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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners 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 several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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