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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning enable people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education