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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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