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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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