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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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