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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students 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 many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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