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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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