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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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