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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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