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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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