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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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