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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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