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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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