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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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