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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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