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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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