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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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