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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)