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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines 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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