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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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