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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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