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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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