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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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