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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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