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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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