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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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