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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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