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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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