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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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