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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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