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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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