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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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