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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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