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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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