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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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