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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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