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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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