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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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