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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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