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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free 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 numerous topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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