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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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