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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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