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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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