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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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