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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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