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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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