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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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