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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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