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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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