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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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