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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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