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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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