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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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