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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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