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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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