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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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