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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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