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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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