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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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