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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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