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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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