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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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