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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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