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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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