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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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