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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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