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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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