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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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