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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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