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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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