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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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