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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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