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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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