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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education