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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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