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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp these open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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