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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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