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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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