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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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