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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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