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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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