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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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