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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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