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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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