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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education enable students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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