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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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