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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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