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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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