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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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