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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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