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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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