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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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