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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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