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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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