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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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