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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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