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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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