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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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