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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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