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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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