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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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