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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses