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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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