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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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