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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning enable students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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