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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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