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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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