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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different 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 teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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