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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally 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 several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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