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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners 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. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner 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 procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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