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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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