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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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