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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important 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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