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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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