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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the most important 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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