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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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