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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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