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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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