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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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