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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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