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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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