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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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