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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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