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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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