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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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