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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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