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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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