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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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