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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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