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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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