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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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