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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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