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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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