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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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