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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? 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 massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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