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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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