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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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