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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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