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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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