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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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