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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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