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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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