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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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