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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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