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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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