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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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