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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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