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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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