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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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