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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC 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 organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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