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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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