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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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