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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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