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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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