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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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