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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students 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 many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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