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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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