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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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