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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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