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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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