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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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