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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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