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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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