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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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