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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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