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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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