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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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