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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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