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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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