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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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