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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently 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 many issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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