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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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