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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are almost always 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 many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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