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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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