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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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