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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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