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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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