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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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