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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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