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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually 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 a lot of issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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