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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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