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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand these promising new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the most important 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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