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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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