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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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