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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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