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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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