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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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