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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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