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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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