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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources