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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always 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 subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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