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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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