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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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