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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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