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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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