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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes 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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