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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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