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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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