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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify 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 dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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