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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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