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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What 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 assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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