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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors 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 massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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