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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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