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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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