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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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