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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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