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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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