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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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