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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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