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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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