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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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