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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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