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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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