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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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