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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative 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 we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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