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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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