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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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