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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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