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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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