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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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