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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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