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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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