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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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