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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly 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 a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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