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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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