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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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