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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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