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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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