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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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