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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of 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. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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