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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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