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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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