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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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