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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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