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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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