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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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