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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly 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 numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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