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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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