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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. 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 distance learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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