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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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