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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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