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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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