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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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