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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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