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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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