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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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