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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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