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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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