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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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