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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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