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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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