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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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