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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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