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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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