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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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