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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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