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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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