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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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