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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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