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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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