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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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