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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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