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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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