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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not 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 a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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