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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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