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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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