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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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