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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners 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 numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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