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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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