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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing 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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