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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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