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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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