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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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