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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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