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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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