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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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