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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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