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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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