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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers 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 experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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