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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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