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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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