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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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