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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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