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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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