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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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