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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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