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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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