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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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