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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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