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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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