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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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