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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students 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 a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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