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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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