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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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