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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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