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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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