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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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