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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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