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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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