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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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