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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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