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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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