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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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