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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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