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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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