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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education