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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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