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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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