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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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