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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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