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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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