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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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