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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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