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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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