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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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