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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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