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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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