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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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