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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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