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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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