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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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