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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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