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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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