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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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