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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)