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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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