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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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