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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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