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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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