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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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