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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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