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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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