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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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