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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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