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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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