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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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