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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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