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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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