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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education