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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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