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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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