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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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