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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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