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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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