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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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