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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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