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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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