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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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