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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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