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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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