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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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