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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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