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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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