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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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