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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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