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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)