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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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