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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models 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 institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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