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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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