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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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