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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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