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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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