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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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