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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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