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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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