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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different 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 optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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