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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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