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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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