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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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