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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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