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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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