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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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