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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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