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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What 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 teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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