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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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