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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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