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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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