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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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