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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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