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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand these promising new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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