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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are usually free for learners 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 a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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