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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently 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 issues that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

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