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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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