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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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