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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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