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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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