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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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