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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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