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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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