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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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