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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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