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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources