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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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