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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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