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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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