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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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