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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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