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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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