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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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