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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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