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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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