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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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