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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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