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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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