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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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