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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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