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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee 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 innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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