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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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