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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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