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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning are enabling humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and 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 teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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