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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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