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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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