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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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