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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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