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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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