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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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