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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning enable learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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