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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students 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 several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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