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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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