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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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