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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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