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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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