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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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