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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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