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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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