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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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