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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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