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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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