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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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