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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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