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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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