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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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