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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)