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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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