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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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