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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? 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 educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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