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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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