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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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