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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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