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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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