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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners 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 many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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