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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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