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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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