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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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