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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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