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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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