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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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