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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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